Northlandz is the World's Largest Miniature Train Escapade
Michael Baxter — February 20, 2014 — Art & Design
References: studioatgawker.kinja & neatorama
Miniature trains aren't just for children, in fact, this miniature train landscape proves that the hobby is fun for everyone.
Miniature train collecting and usage is a very specific hobby. The hobbyists that make up the culture are very meticulous and dedicated, nowhere is this more apparent than in Northlandz. Northlandz is a 52,000 square foot railroad masterpiece created by Bruce Zaccagnino. The giant spectacle has taken over a decade to complete and features a large variety of different landscapes for miniature train enthusiasts to explore.
There are mountains, valleys, miniature plane crashes and even cemeteries. The entirety of Northlandz is a big expansive scene featuring almost any scene one could imagine a train rolling by. If you're compelled to take up the hobby, Northlandz is available for use in Flemington, New Jersey.
Miniature train collecting and usage is a very specific hobby. The hobbyists that make up the culture are very meticulous and dedicated, nowhere is this more apparent than in Northlandz. Northlandz is a 52,000 square foot railroad masterpiece created by Bruce Zaccagnino. The giant spectacle has taken over a decade to complete and features a large variety of different landscapes for miniature train enthusiasts to explore.
There are mountains, valleys, miniature plane crashes and even cemeteries. The entirety of Northlandz is a big expansive scene featuring almost any scene one could imagine a train rolling by. If you're compelled to take up the hobby, Northlandz is available for use in Flemington, New Jersey.
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